Inspired by true events, The Rite follows skeptical seminary student Michael Kovak (Colin O’Donoghue), who reluctantly attends exorcism school at the Vatican.
While in Rome, he meets an unorthodox priest, Father Lucas (Anthony Hopkins), who introduces him to the darker side of his faith.
Directed by Mikael Håfström (“1408”) and also starring Rutger Hauer, Ciarán Hinds and Toby Jones, The Rite is a supernatural thriller that uncovers the devil’s reach to even one of the holiest places on Earth.
Release date: 25 February, 2011
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